SINCE July 2013, young Tasmanians (15-24 years) living with a permanent or significant disability have had the opportunity to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), as part of a national “test” roll out in five regions across Australia.

As Presiding Officers of Parliament House,
Speaker of the House the Hon Bronwyn Bishop and President of the Senate, Senator the Hon Stephen Parry, are responsible for all security measures within Parliament House and its surroundings.

If you listen to or watch federal Question Time, you may be interested to know that the President of the Senate’s office receives regular calls, emails and letters from members of the public regarding the behaviour of Senators.

It is an honour and a privilege to have been elected the 24th President of the Senate.

I am humbled by the confidence my peers have shown in me and commit to working with them professionally in order to advance the work of the Senate and the Parliament.

Today is also a day to acknowledge twelve new Senators who are sitting in Australia’s Parliament for the first time. I look forward to working constructively with all Senators across the parties they represent.

As well as presiding over the Senate and administering Parliamentary departments, another part of the role is hosting dignitaries and official delegations, so as a Senator for Tasmania my home state will be significantly advanced when promoting our nation.